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DEGREES OFFERED

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and Music with Concentration in Music Technology

Bachelor of Science in Music and Communication Studies with Concentration in Music Industry

Bachelor of Science in Music with Concentration in Music Technology

Bachelor of Science in Physics and Music with Concentration in Music Technology

Bachelor of Science in Music with Concentration in Music Industry

Bachelor of Arts in Music

Minor in Music

Minor in Songwriting

Minor in Performing Arts Administration

Minor in Music Industry

Minor in Music Performance

Minor in Music Recording

Minor in Music Technology

Minor in Creativity in Theory and Practice

Minor in Ethnomusicology


The Department of Music offers students a cross-disciplinary approach to the study and practice of music, underscored by real-world experiential learning, cutting­-edge technology, and a wide-angle focus on music’s impact on cultures throughout the globe. Music students at Northeastern are multi-talented, creative, entrepreneurial, and committed to finding innovative ways to make a positive impact on the world through a life in music. The Department of Music offers a flexible, student-focused, innovative array of curricular options for undergraduates, with a B.A. in Music, B.S. degrees in Music Technology and Music Industry, and a variety of combined majors and minors, in addition to a unique graduate program in Creative Practice Leadership with a variety of advising paths. Every member of our dynamic faculty, composed of distinguished research scholars, industry experts, and accomplished musicians, invests in the success of each student while developing strong relationships with real-world music professions. Students have access to exciting and invaluable experiential learning opportunities through co-ops, workshops, professional networking, and beyond.

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Past Student Productions

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URINETOWN in Broadway URINETOWN
(11/14/19 - 11/24/19)
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HAIR
(3/22/18 - 4/1/18)
PHOTOS
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COMPANY
(11/6/12 - 11/18/12)
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Richard III
(3/15/11 - 3/27/11)
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